A highlight of the IECA conference was the accompanying college visits to surrounding campuses. Admissions offices provided excellent opportunities to meet faculty, hear student panels, and tour campuses in depth. As a tour facilitator, I enjoyed the opportunity to connect with the admissions officers and fellow IECA members. Bryn Mawr is a beautiful women’s college [...]

Amherst campus Amherst College in Amherst, Massachusetts is a highly selective small, liberal arts college with a dynamic and interdisciplinary curriculum.  Amherst offers 36 different areas of study and an unusually open curriculum, which includes no core or distribution requirements. Amherst is part of the Five-College Consortium including Smith College, Hampshire College, Mt. Holyoke College, [...]

The University of Vermont, located in the popular college town of Burlington, is an excellent mid-sized choice for students interested in a New England experience. There are just over 10,000 undergraduates, approximately 1500 graduate students, and 460 medical students. UVM boasts many strong programs, with extensive choices in fields from animal science and geology to [...]

Many colleges and universities in North Carolina offer an excellent value. Applicants from the Seattle area are sought after, as few apply or are familiar with the region. Popular schools such as the University of North Carolina, Davidson College and Duke University are the exception, but there are many other options worth considering. For more [...]

George Washington University Washington, DC, offers a myriad of choices for students who are interested in studying in this vibrant urban setting. While many universities boast internships as a way to entice students, accessibility during the school year can be problematic. On the other hand, Washington, DC, provides endless opportunities for research and internships in [...]